Some thought that the ultra-modern design of the building would clash with the historic center of the city of Kaunas, therefore a location on the northern outskirts of the city in the suburbs was selected. However, its current location in Kaunas was chosen because the city is the country’s economic center. Some said that it should be located in the country’s capital, Vilnius. There were discussions about the appropriate location for a building of such prominence and symbolism.
BANK NOTE BUILDING LICENSE
The architect had to apply for a license from the Lithuanian Central Bank to use the banknote design. A firm formed by the merger of seven companies suggested monopoly. The design of the banknote used for the building dates back to 1926. Some people saw the formation of the American Bank Note Company in 1858 as a threat. The Lithuanian litas is no longer used as the currency of Lithuania since being replaced by the Euro in 2015. A “screenprinting” technique was used to place enamel designs of the banknote image onto the panels, which were then slotted together like a giant puzzle to form the overall image. The exterior façade is made up of 4,500 glass panels. The building provides office space for banks and other businesses and is also used as a conference hall.
It was designed by Lithuanian architect Rimas Adomaitis with construction completed in 2008. The 10-story building was built to celebrate Lithuania joining the European Union in 2004. If youve ever visited Croatia, youve held a Croatian banknote in your hands. The Office Center 1000 business center was designed in the form of a giant 1,000 LTL (Lithuanian litas) banknote. Located on the outskirts of Lithuania’s second city, Kaunas, there is an office block with a unique design that has become an attraction for those visiting the area.
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